Country HRM KSA

AkzoNobel; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational organization in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior HR professional to support the Regional HR Manager. This role involves building relationships with stakeholders, managing HR policies, and enhancing employee engagement. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of operational HR experience, strong knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, and excellent communication skills. A graduate-level qualification in HR or a relevant field is required, with CIPD certification being an advantage. Join us in promoting an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of operational HR experience in KSA.
• At least 3 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior HR generalist role.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with management and employees for HR advice.
• Assist with payroll-related issues and manage local HR policies.
• Support recruitment activities for blue-collar and junior roles.

Skills

Operational HR experience

Strong knowledge of Saudi Labour Law

Excellent English communication skills

MS Office skills (Word, Excel)

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Education

Graduate-level qualification in HR or relevant business discipline

CIPD certification

Tools

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long‑established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Job Purpose

This role supports and assists the Regional HR Manager Middle East in providing senior generalist professional HR services and implementing AkzoNobel people calendar in Saudi Arabia. The HR Manager will develop successful relationships with key stakeholders to understand their business requirements and be instrumental in applying HR policies and procedures in Saudi Arabia, while ensuring full compliance against internal and external controls and legal frameworks and drive the strategic Saudization goals in the country.

Key Accountabilities

• Build positive relationships with the management team and employees to become a first point of reference for general HR advice and people‑related matters.
• Assist employees and people managers in Saudi with day‑to‑day HR queries, providing coaching across performance and development, grievances and disciplinary cases, training and development, performance management, and compensation and benefits.
• Manage, control, and report on payroll‑related issues in close coordination with the regional payroll team.
• Provide local support for the employee Voices survey by driving high participation through continuous communication and translating results into meaningful local action plans.
• Localise regional HR policies and procedures for Saudi Arabia in line with AkzoNobel directives by advising on Saudi labour law, market best practices, policy development, and ensuring full compliance with internal and external legal frameworks.
• Support the Regional Talent Acquisition team with sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding activities in KSA, acting as an ambassador for AkzoNobel and leveraging professional networks and participation in Saudi job fairs to attract quality local talent.
• Act as a compliance ambassador to ensure HR and administrative practices align with internal policies and external legal requirements, taking appropriate action and involving relevant stakeholders in cases of non‑compliance or risk.
• Lead recruitment activities for blue‑collar and junior roles in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Manage administrative and facilities functions to ensure timely, accurate, and value‑adding support services across the site.
• Provide guidance, local market insight, and networking support to the Regional Talent Acquisition team to attract Saudi talent and maintain strong Saudization levels, acting as a guardian to keep ANSAL in the highest Saudization band and strengthen employer‑of‑choice positioning.
• Enhance employee engagement and wellbeing by supporting regional initiatives and developing local activities that foster a positive, inclusive, and motivating work environment.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of operational HR experience in KSA, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment within a multinational organization
• Graduate‑level qualification in HR or a relevant business discipline; CIPD certification is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, with a proven ability to stay up to date on employment legislation and HR trends
• Demonstrated experience in a senior HR generalist role, providing effective advice and coaching to people managers
• A self‑disciplined, driven, and results‑oriented professional with a proactive can‑do mindset
• Proven capability to enhance and continuously improve HR offerings in a complex operational environment
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Word and Excel, with familiarity in HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 50741